The nurse teaches the patient receiving propranolol (Inderal) at home for management of ventricular arrhythmias to monitor what parameter?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleMonitoring the weekly pulse is not sufficient for managing ventricular arrhythmias at home. Continuous or daily monitoring of vital parameters is more effective.Choice B rationaleMonitoring daily fluid intake is essential for overall health but not directly related to the management of ventricular arrhythmias with propranolol (Inderal).Choice C rationaleDaily blood pressure monitoring is crucial for patients on propranolol, as this medication can significantly lower blood pressure, and tracking it helps prevent hypotension.Choice D rationaleWeekly weight monitoring is important for patients with heart conditions, but daily monitoring of blood pressure is more directly related to the management of ventricular arrhythmias with propranolol.